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Lexus RC vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Hongqi E-HS9?

Lexus RC vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hongqi E-HS9 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,761 £.

E-HS9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers noticeably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is significantly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 990 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers considerably more boot space – 366 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 366 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 465 - 515 km
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The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Hongqi
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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